Don't Be A Snore Loser - Herbal Cures for Snoring

Herbal cures for snoring have become the preference over any type of over the counter or prescription medicine. Why? They are safer for you with less chance of any side effects. (Don't forget infinitely less expensive.)

People are often not aware that they snore. Snorers for the most part don’t even know that they are causing a major problem. They might wake themselves up every now and then but who lies awake night after night, tossing and turning and trying to tune out the buzz saw falling the entire Amazon Forest right next to them?

The person who sleeps next to the “king of the z’s” might give him a poke and say “your snoring” hoping to doze off quickly before his highness is back under, but it never lasts if it works at all. (That's probably why you're here searching for herbal cures for snoring!)

There are many reasons why people snore. Here are some of the most common:

• Seasonal allergies can make some people's noses stuffy and cause them to snore.

• Blocked nasal passages or airways (due to a cold or sinus infection) can cause a rattling snore.

• A deviated septum, which is the tissue and cartilage that separates the two nostrils in your nose, may be crooked. Some people with a very deviated septum have surgery to straighten it out. This also helps them breathe better - not just stop snoring.

• Enlarged or swollen tonsils or adenoids may cause a person to snore. Tonsils and adenoids (adenoids are glands located inside of your head, near the inner parts of your nasal passages) help trap harmful bacteria, but they can become very big and swollen all of the time. Many kids who snore have this problem.

• Drinking alcohol can relax the tongue and throat muscles too much, which partially blocks air movement as someone is breathing and can contribute to snoring noises.

• Being overweight can cause narrowing of the air passages. Many people who are very overweight snore.

• Long soft palate and/or uvula. A long palate narrows the opening from the nose into the throat. As it dangles, it acts as a noisy flutter valve during relaxed breathing. A long uvula makes matters even worse.

• Sleeping pills or antihistamines at bedtime.

• Last month of pregnancy.

Sometimes snoring can be a sign of a serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea. This means you have periods when you are not breathing for more than 10 seconds while you sleep.

These periods of "apnea" are indicated by a long period of silence just after you have been snoring. They are followed by a sudden snort or gasp when breathing resumes. Then, snoring starts all over again. If you have sleep apnea, this cycle generally happens several times a night.

Several remedies are available in the market to help out the snorers (and the non-snorers). But not all are proven to cure snoring, and most of these are not inexpensive. People who want to be on the safe side would rather try out herbal cures for snoring.

Although all of these herbal cures for snoring guarantee to help you solve your snoring troubles, not all of them will work well for you. And unfortunately, you won’t find out which ones do, until you give them a try.

Herbal Cures For Snoring

Herbal cures for snoring also aim at preventing relapses which is not the case with other types of remedies, which try to terminate the current cause of snoring. Herbal remedies for snoring work from a deeper standpoint and aim at boosting the immune system and build a strong body.

Ginger

One of the very many beneficial herb supplements and can reduce snoring. The ginger helps in increasing the secretion of saliva, which coats the throat and provides a soothing effect. The ginger mixed with honey can further lubricate the throat and along with snoring problems can bring an end to other cold problems too.

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)

Works as an anti inflammatory just like vitamin C and helps to soothe the throat, which stops snoring.

Valerian

There are self-confessed snorers who have tried using it and have observed positive results.

Peppermint Oil

Steam inhalation of essential oils of eucalyptus blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) or peppermint (Mentha piperata) can relieve congestion and thus improve snoring in some cases.

Goldenseal

Snoring caused by nasal congestion may be successfully treated with decongestants. Some effective herbal remedies that clear the nasal passages include goldenrod and goldenseal.

YSnore – Herbal Snoring Product

A patented all natural product made from the extracts of ginger root and yam. Ginger root has a long history of use as a botanical with anti-inflammatory properties. Ysnore works by increasing air flow through the nasal valves, relieving congestion and improving breathing. ***My all-time favourite herbal cure for snoring!!***

There are some further things you may wish to try in order to reduce the snoring:

Air Filtering

Air filtering and removing other allergens from the bedroom can be useful.

Alcohol Avoidance

Avoid alcohol and sedatives before bedtime.

Weight Loss

Snoring thought to be caused by excessive weight may be curtailed by a sensible weight loss and exercise program.

Posture Improvement

Snoring usually worsens when an individual sleeps on his or her back, so sleeping on your side may alleviate the problem. Those who have difficulty staying in a side-sleeping position may find sleeping with pillows behind them helps them maintain the position longer.

Physical Supports and Devices

Many splints, braces, and other devices are available which reposition the nose, jaw, and/or mouth in order to clear the airways. Other devices are designed to wake an individual when snoring occurs.

A MAD (Mandibular Advancement Device) is a device worn in the mouth at night to hold it closed and the lower jaw forward. The device increases the space behind the tongue, which lessens snoring and may help obstructive sleep apnea. They can be obtained from those dentists familiar with them.

Nasal strips that attach like an adhesive bandage to the bridge of the nose are available at most drugstores. These can help stop snoring in some individuals by opening the nasal passages.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) helps some chronic snorers find relief by sleeping with a nasal mask which provides air pressure to the throat. (I can tell you because I purchased one, this machine costs thousands of dollars and the worst part was I didn't even like sleeping with it on and stopped using it.)

For some people, raising the head of the bed solves their snoring problem. A slight incline can prevent the tongue from retracting into the back of the throat. Bricks, wooden blocks, or specially designed wedges can be used to elevate the head of the bed approximately 4-16 inches (10-40cm).


As I mentioned earlier, some of these herbal cures for snoring as well as the other mentioned methods might require some experimentation to find the right combination for you. Patience and perserverence will be required.

Good luck and sleep well! (Hopefully…)

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